Today is the 10th anniversary of Navigation Day in Japan, started in 2014 by Zenrin, the map company that helped create the world’s first in-car GPS in the Mazda Eunos Cosmo. The date of July 1 was chosen to coincide with the summer Obon holidays, a popular time for travelers to go long distances.
As much as we love our classic cars, there probably aren’t many of us who use period correct navigation methods. These days, it’s increasingly tempting to rely on navigation systems even if you’re familiar with the roads, thanks to features like real-time traffic updates. How do you find your way around when you’re an older car? Do you use a smartphone app, a separate GPS device like a Garmin, paper maps? Mega props if you carry a Thomas Guide.
How do you navigate when driving your JNC?
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